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Even metalworking isn't so hard to get into. You can get the tools anywhere, used or new, and there's an enormous number of books on the subject. The only power
by Gracana 11y ago
Even metalworking isn't so hard to get into. You can get the tools anywhere, used or new, and there's an enormous number of books on the subject. The only power tool you really need at the start is an electric drill. Hacksaw, files, punches, chisels, etc.. all powered by you. No software needed either, cover your part with a fat sharpie (or better yet, blue dye) and use a scribe and punches to mark out what you want to cut and drill.
If anyone is interested in this sort of stuff, check out Adam Savage's "One Day Builds" videos on youtube, they are great examples of the sorts of things you can do with basic tools and ingenuity.
- moron4hire 11y agoOh yeah. I think his "One Day Build" videos go a long way towards demystifying build process. I've seen a lot of people never start on their projects because they think the methods are inaccessible to them, for no reason other than they just don't know what the methods are. You can see it in their eyes. They walk in the hackerspace and they have this "we're not worthy!" look on their faces. "Stop it!" I'd tell them. The place is nothing without the people in it. The space is not sacred, it is not too good for you to insert yourself.